Lemongrass Botanical Reference Material

Q: Can this BRM detect adulteration with other Cymbopogon species or synthetic citral?

Yes. Comparing a test sample's HPTLC profile against this Cymbopogon citratus reference material can help distinguish genuine lemongrass from other Cymbopogon species, from material with added synthetic citral, or from spent leaf material that has already been steam-distilled for oil and resold.

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BioTrace Labs' Lemongrass Botanical Reference Material is a certified Cymbopogon citratus botanical reference material, developed for HPTLC fingerprinting, phytochemical authentication, and herbal quality-control testing. Each Cymbopogon citratus leaf reference material batch is botanically verified and profiled to confirm its citral and geraniol composition, giving analytical laboratories, herbal and food manufacturers, and researchers a dependable lemongrass HPTLC reference material for identity confirmation and comparative phytochemical analysis. As a trusted lemongrass reference material supplier, BioTrace Labs supplies laboratories and manufacturers across the USA, giving them confidence in the authenticity and traceability of every batch they buy.

SKU: BL86249

Category: Botanical Reference Material (BRM)

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Description

Parameter	Details
Botanical Name	Cymbopogon citratus
Other Names	Lemongrass, West Indian Lemongrass
Plant Part Used	Leaf (grass blade)
Family	Poaceae
Chemical Constituents	Citral (neral + geranial), geraniol, myrcene
Use	HPTLC, herbal standardization, phytochemical fingerprinting, botanical authentication
Product Form	Whole Dry / Powdered (at 5% extra cost)
Type	Botanical Reference Material (BRM) / Testing purpose
Reference Type	Voucher-grade botanical reference material

Why Use Lemongrass Botanical Reference Material?

Lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus) is widely used in food, flavoring, aromatherapy, and herbal-product testing. A characterized botanical reference material provides laboratories with a defined plant material for comparison during identity testing, chromatographic fingerprinting, and raw-material quality assessment.

BioTrace Labs' Lemongrass Botanical Reference Material is intended for analytical and research applications including HPTLC profiling, botanical authentication, phytochemical comparison, and herbal raw-material standardization.

HPTLC Analysis Profile

HPTLC compliant, using an optimized lemongrass HPTLC fingerprint method
Detection under UV 254 nm / 366 nm, plus derivatization
Produces a reproducible citral/geraniol fingerprint for identity confirmation

Applications

Herbal and food raw-material standardization, and lemongrass botanical authentication
Quality control laboratories running comparative phytochemical analysis
Academic and industrial research using Cymbopogon citratus BRM
Detecting adulteration or substitution with other Cymbopogon species, synthetic citral additions, or spent/steam-distilled leaf material resold as fresh raw material

Documentation Provided

Certificate of Analysis (CoA) provided on request, downloadable via the “Download CoA” button or by using “Ask a Question.”

Packaging & Storage

Packed in airtight, light-resistant containers
Store in a cool, dry place, protected from light and humidity to preserve citral and geraniol content

Disclaimer

For analytical and research purposes only. Not intended for direct consumption.

Frequently asked questions

What is Lemongrass Botanical Reference Material?

Lemongrass Botanical Reference Material is a certified Cymbopogon citratus botanical reference material used to confirm identity and authenticity through HPTLC fingerprinting and phytochemical comparison.

What is a lemongrass HPTLC fingerprint used for?

A lemongrass HPTLC fingerprint is a chromatographic profile of citral (neral and geranial) and geraniol used to confirm that a raw material is genuine Cymbopogon citratus and free from substitution.

How does this BRM support botanical authentication of lemongrass?

It provides a verified comparison standard against which an unknown lemongrass sample's HPTLC or phytochemical profile can be matched, confirming species identity and detecting mislabeling.

What are the key phytochemical markers in this Cymbopogon citratus reference material?

The primary marker is citral, made up of the isomers neral and geranial, along with geraniol and myrcene, which together form lemongrass's characteristic fingerprint.

Can this BRM detect adulteration with other Cymbopogon species or synthetic citral?

Yes. Comparing a test sample's HPTLC profile against this Cymbopogon citratus reference material can help distinguish genuine lemongrass from other Cymbopogon species, from material with added synthetic citral, or from spent leaf material that has already been steam-distilled for oil and resold.

Is this BRM available in bulk from a supplier?

Yes, BioTrace Labs is a lemongrass reference material supplier offering both standard 5g/10g packs and bulk quantities, contact us via “Ask a Question” for bulk or custom orders.

Does this BRM come with a Certificate of Analysis (CoA)?

Yes, a Certificate of Analysis confirming the HPTLC fingerprint and identity of each batch is available on request via the Download CoA option.

How should this BRM be stored to preserve its active markers?

Store it in a cool, dry place inside its original airtight, light-resistant packaging, away from direct light and humidity, to preserve its citral and geraniol content.

Do you ship Lemongrass Botanical Reference Material within the USA?

Yes. BioTrace Labs is a US-based supplier of Lemongrass Botanical Reference Material, so US laboratories and manufacturers can order without the customs delays or import paperwork that come with overseas suppliers.